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As we get closer to winter, we find ourselves looking for any way to stay warm and toasty. You might not have the option of sitting in front of a fireplace at work (we’re down to trade lives if you do), but you can definitely manage the next best thing: a piping hot bowl of soup at lunch or dinner. That goes for keto followers, too. If you’re a keto lover, these high-fat, low-carb soup recipes—from broccoli and cheese to creamy cauliflower—will warm your belly. RELATED: 13 Keto Pumpkin Dessert Recipes for Fall Broccoli and cheese soup Inspired by Panera Bread’s famous broccoli cheddarRead More

You've probably never longingly eyed the mound of cabbages in the produce aisle, sitting, as they do, alongside showier, more colorful vegetables. But it might be time to give the humble cabbage a second look. Like other cruciferous veggies (such as broccoli, cauliflower, collards, and kale), cabbage is rich in glucosinolates. These sulfur-containing compounds are thought to play a role in the potential anticancer effects linked to the cruciferous family. Moreover, one cup of chopped cabbage provides 85% of your daily value of vitamin K, more than 40% of your daily value of vitamin C, and plenty of dietary fiber, vitamin B6, folate, manganese, and plant-based omega-3 fattyRead More

You roll out of bed in the morning, stretch your legs, and shuffle to the kitchen to pour yourself some breakfast cereal while you’re still half asleep. But along with healthy complex carbs and crucial vitamins, you may be ingesting something far more toxic: weed killer. Yep, you read that right. A new report by environmental advocacy group the Environmental Working Group (EWG) revealed many of our beloved breakfast cereals have trace amounts of glyphosate, a controversial herbicide that is the main ingredient in the weed killer Roundup. RELATED: Are There Really Pesticides in Your Oatmeal? The organization found 26 of theRead More

The anti-aging superfood is full of the vitamin your body needs to produce collagen, plus it's chock full of antioxidants. We’re always looking for the next best superfood or vegetable with hopes that will solve all of our problems. But what if that new magical ingredient is already hanging out in the crisper? And what if you haven't been taking advantage of all the delicious recipes it's used in? And what if you can actually eat it with pasta? That magical vegetable, my friends, is broccoli. Before you scrunch up your nose and click elsewhere, read on because Mom wasRead More

When you hear the words “fat bomb,” you might assume it’s something you should keep out of your diet at all costs. Actually, the opposite is true for keto lovers. Fat bombs are bite-sized treats that are high in fat and low in carbs and can be eaten as an on-the-go snack. You can have them for breakfast, save them for a mid-afternoon pick-me-up, or even eat them for extra fuel before a workout. Below, 13 fat bomb recipes that you won't be able to get enough of. RELATED: 9 Easy Keto Desserts to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth Pumpkin spice cream cheese fat bombsRead More

The turkey is roasted and resting on the cutting board. Now it’s time to turn those pan drippings into liquid gold, aka, the gravy. Follow these step-by-step instructions for a foolproof pan sauce guests will keep coming back for. The guide below is for the Classic Turkey Gravy recipe: 1. Line a large glass measure with a ziplock bag. Carefully pour the drippings from the roasting pan into the bag. Wait about 10 minutes—the fat will rise to the top. Lift the bag out of the glass measure and snip a small hole in the bottom corner. Immediately pinch the hole closed. Let theRead More

Any cottage cheese haters will be pleasantly surprised this holiday season as they discover our rich and decadent mac and cheese, savory bread pudding, stuffed mushrooms, and pumpkin-streusel cheesecake all share the same secret ingredient. Make sure to buy cottage cheese when shopping this weekend for the most delicious Thanksgiving ever. From appetizers to the finale of the night, let cottage cheese play a role in your Thanksgiving menu. The fresh cheese curds will add a richness and decadence to your traditional recipes without extra oil and saturated fat. Cottage cheese is a great source of protein and will helpRead More

Thanksgiving is one of the most food-centric holidays of the entire year, and it's this same Thursday each November when nearly everyone–from average home cook, to professional chef, to those who consider cooking the worst form of pain–takes part in the food preparation process in one way or another. Whether you're experienced in the kitchen or not, a cook is only as good as his or her tools, so ensuring that you come into the game fully prepared is a necessary step to achieving Thanksgiving Day success. And while tools like a fat separator, ricer, baster, pastry brush, rolling pin, and more are extremely helpful inRead More

Colorado-based meat producer Cargill Meat Solutions is recalling over 130,000 lbs. of ground beef products due to a possible E. coli contamination. The United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced the recall on Wednesday following reports of a death and 17 people falling ill with E.Coli. Those affected reported feeling sick between July 5 and July 25 and after an investigation, the government organization confirmed that the “probable source” of the outbreak was Cargill Meat. The contaminated products, which were distributed nationwide, were packaged and produced on June 21, and were labeled as “EST. 86R.”Read More

Do you ever feel like your cooking skills can’t keep up with your palate? Maybe your taste buds are craving dishes like caramelized zucchini flatbread and chocolate mascarpone mousse. But all you can handle is spaghetti with red sauce and chocolate chip cookies. Well, YouTube star Natasha Feldman, host of Nosh with Tash, has your back. “My show is all about finding ways to make really delicious food that's attainable for busy people who just don't have the time to prepare or the interest in super complicated dishes,” Feldman told Health. She also wants her followers to know that not everything you whip upRead More